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Why parents love Maggie- Rod Stewart's Maggie May is one of rock's most iconic songs.
- Maggie Smith is beloved across generations (Downton Abbey, Harry Potter).
- Two syllables with an irresistibly warm sound: MAG-ee.
- It has Margaret's pearl meaning in the cosiest package.
- It works as both a standalone and a nickname.
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The vibe of Maggie
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Origin & history of Maggie
Greek margaritēs (pearl)
→ Margaret
→ pet form Maggie
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Greek roots
Maggie is a diminutive of Margaret, from the Greek margaritēs meaning pearl. Rod Stewart's Maggie May (1971) became one of the most played songs in rock history. Dame Maggie Smith has been one of the world's most acclaimed actresses for six decades, earning two Oscars, and achieving new fame as Violet Crawley in Downton Abbey and Minerva McGonagall in Harry Potter. The Simpsons' Maggie Simpson has been television's most famous baby since 1989. Maggie Gyllenhaal has added director credentials to the name.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Used as a pet form of Margaret for centuries; increasingly popular as a standalone.
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Today
Maggie remains a beloved choice, ranking #281 in the US. 122,305 babies have been named Maggie since 1880.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
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How popular is Maggie?
2007
peak year
Today, Maggie ranks around #281 in the United States, with roughly 1,152 new arrivals per year. But it wasn't always this way. At its peak in 2007, 1,874 babies were given the name (ranked #181 nationally). Its strongest stretch was the 2000s. Maggie's usage has held roughly steady recently. In all, around 122,305 babies have been registered as Maggie since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
1,874
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #181)
(ranked #181)
1,152
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
11,520
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
122,305
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Maggie6
Life path number
The Nurturer
Nurturing, love and responsibility.
Maggie's Life Path 6 is the nurturer's number — pearl-warm nurturing. People named Maggie tend to be warm, beloved, and gifted at making everyone around them feel cared for.
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Beloved by everyone✦
Pearl-warm nurturer◈
Makes everyone feel cared for◎
National treasure energy♡
Rock-song warmthM4
A1
G7
G7
I9
E5
Sum: 33 → Life path 6
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Personality of Maggie❤️
Nurturing heart
They notice when someone is struggling before anyone else.
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Creates warmth
Their circle is warmer for their presence.
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Strong morals
They know what's right and stand by it.
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Quietly selfless
They give and give, often without realising how much.
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Famous people named MaggieClick any name to view their Wikipedia page.
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Maggie Smith
Two-time Oscar winner, Downton Abbey and Harry Potter legend.
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Maggie May (Rod Stewart)
One of rock's most iconic songs (1971).
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Maggie Simpson
The Simpsons' eternally silent, brilliant baby.
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Maggie Gyllenhaal
Actress and director of The Lost Daughter.
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